A complete guide of must read E-books, podcasts and youtube channels for bartenders

If you are wondering what to do to kill time during this worst situation of covid-19, the answer is to upgrade your knowledge. Here is an exhausting list with links for e-books, podcasts and youtube channels for bartenders.

BOOKS FOR BARTENDERS

1.How to Mix Drinks: Or, The Bon-vivant’s Companion by Jerry Thomas

Jerry Thomas 1862 Bartenders Guide is considered the first cocktail book, and this reproduction is based on the first published edition. It includes “A Manual for the Manufacture of Cordials, Liquors, Fancy Syrups, etc., etc.” by Christian Schultz appended at the back, since any good bartender was supposed to know how to both mix and make.

2.The New and Improved Illustrated Bartenders’ Manual; Or: How to Mix Drinks of the Present Style by Harry Johnson

Harry Johnson has a significant approach with this book as it was the first how-to, articulating how to be a bartender (not just what to make), and the wisdom Johnson imparted then still applies today. It also explains how to run a bar, the daily ins and outs of running a drinking establishment. Hundreds of detailed drink recipes are provided in minute detail. Our Edition reprints the 1934 re-issue of the classic 1882 edition.

3.Drinks of the World : VOLUME 1 by James Mew & John Ashton

One of the most extensive books of it’s time with a focus on all things beverage. It goes over wine, beer, alcohols, liqueurs, how to make your own sodas. Every chapter has some great information. There is even a whole chapter dedicated to milk.

Thomas was the beloved and highly esteemed head bartender at the St. Louis Country Club during the American cocktail renaissance in the years before prohibition. Valuable as a mixological reference as well as a historic document, Tom Bullock’s The Ideal Bartender is a remarkable volume and a must-have for anyone who strives to craft the finest cocktails.

A thoroughly updated edition of the 2003 classic that home and professional bartenders alike refer to as their cocktail bible. Gary Regan, the “most-read cocktail expert around”, revised his original tome for the 15th anniversary with new material: many more cocktail recipes–including smart revisions to the originals–and fascinating information on the drink making revival that has popped up in the past decade, confirming once again that this is the only cocktail reference you need.

A cocktail book which is practically based on science experiments that you can do with your cocktails. The book features 120 recipes, but it’s primarily a technique book that focuses on applying principles of science to the art of mixing drinks.

From the authors of the best-selling and genre-defining cocktail book Death & Co, Cocktail Codex is a comprehensive primer on the craft of mixing drinks that employs the authors’ unique “root cocktails” approach to give drink-makers of every level the tools to understand, execute, and improvise both classic and original cocktails.

Husband-and-wife authors and cocktail lovers David Solmonson and Lesley Jacobs Solmonson started with an innovative idea. Could one create a complete home bar with just 12 bottles? In this book, they argue that indeed it can be and offer instructions for mixing sours, toddies, Manhattans, mint juleps, and more, using just their limited inventory. There are some surprises—genever made the cut but tequila didn’t—and each spirit gets its own chapter.

Originally printed in 1930, this tome details the cocktail creations and explorations of Harry Craddock, an American bartender who achieved iconic status when he left the US during Prohibition to work at London’s Savoy Hotel. There, he was credited with creating the Corpse Reviver #2 and popularizing the dry martini along with crafting one of the most timeless cocktail books in history.

This fairly new podcast has been pumping out regular episodes interviewing a good mix of Asia-based bar personalities and industry legends from around the world, hosted by Michele Mariotti, Alex Murphy and Adrian Besa.

Hosted by award-winning bartender Erick Castro, Bartender at Large describes itself as “a love letter to the art of bartending and the world of craft cocktails”, focussing on drinks and the bartenders behind them.

3. The Mixology Talk Podcast

From the husband and wife team behind cocktail education website A Bar Above, this focuses on craft cocktails and bar programming.

4. TalkTales

TalkTales is a comedy podcast that explores stories from behind the bar and beyond. Every week your hosts, Shana and Matt will interview a guest bartender and special characters. Tune in to hear all the crazy, amazing, and magical stories from the world of bartending!

Quick tips and news from the world of bartending and cocktails. Make more tips with our weekly Tips for Tips section, Flair competition results, Interviews with top bar owners, mixology professionals and performance bartenders from around the world. David Sangwell (Known as Scooby) has 14 years experience as a bartender with TGI Friday’s, Chicago Rock Cafe

The podcast for bartenders and anyone who likes to drink well. Broadcaster Nicole Haack and accomplished bartender Marcus Motteram ‘The Admiral’ aim to keep you at the edge of the cocktail, bartending and spirit trends by connecting you with producers, drink historians and mixologists globally.

Since 2010, this channel shows you the most creative cocktails and booze infused treats in the world! Follow this channel to get videos on making cocktails and much more.

3.Bartending Pro

From zero to BAR HERO, this is everything you need to know to become a bartender. Curious about bartending as a job, they teach you at a bartending school, to a ton of other ‘behind the bar’ pro tips and life-hacks to get you up and running ASAP from a 15 year veteran. Follow this channel to learn how to become a working bartender & how to get a job with little to no experience.

4.Bars and Bartending

Whether you just want to learn some simple bartending skills or drink recipes or you are looking to make bartending your career, follow this channel and get bartender Cheat Sheet, Bar Tricks and Bar Trick Tutorials, Bartending Video Tutorials, Bartending Tips, Drink Recipes, Shooter Recipes and much more.

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